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Roosevelt State Park – Morton MS

Project type: Parks and Recreation
Agency: Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), Work Relief Programs
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Description

“Roosevelt is one of the original nine state parks constructed by the CCC in the 1930s. It opened in 1940 and is named after President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The site was selected because of its abundant natural springs.” (McGinnis)

Source notes

McGinnis, Helen. n.d. Hiking Mississippi. Univ. Press of Mississippi.

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Location Info

2149 Highway 13 S
Morton, MS 39117

Coordinates: 32.319, -89.6758

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